China to fund multipurpose indoor sports facility at Anna Regina

VICE-Chairman of Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), Humace Odit, has
revealed that the town of Anna Regina will soon benefit from a multipurpose
indoor sports facility, compliments of the People’s Republic of China. Odit made
the revelation during an interview with reporters at the sidelines of an event at
Supenaam on Saturday. Odit disclosed that on January 23, 2021, he met with
the outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Cui Jianchun, along with the
Assistant Director of Sports, Melissa Dow-Richardson, and a team from the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, when discussions were
held about the proposed design for the facility.
He said the project is earmarked for construction at the Anna Regina Community
Centre ground and will take approximately two years to complete. Odit further
explained that a cost has not been decided, but the project will be funded by the
Chinese government in collaboration with the Government of Guyana through the
Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports and the Region Two administration.
According to the Vice-Chairman, based on the consultations, the project is
expected to commence in July 2021. Upon completion, the facility will provide
indoor training for various sporting activities. Odit commended the Chinese
government and noted that the project will impact Essequibo in a positive way
and youths will benefit directly. He said based on discussions with the outgoing
ambassador, similar projects will be done in Regions 10 and Six. Odit added that
negotiations are also ongoing for Guyana to provide coaching for youths in China
to play cricket and, in exchange, they will train youths in Guyana to play Table
Tennis.